🌊 Kayaking Weymouth Bay | Bowleaze Cove Circular Paddle | History & Coastal Adventure 🚣‍♂️☀️

What a fantastic day exploring the stunning Dorset coastline by kayak! With the sun shining and a steady wind pushing us along from behind, we enjoyed a beautiful paddle across Weymouth Bay, taking in some of the area's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Starting near Bowleaze Cove, this picturesque cove sits on the world-famous Jurassic Coast and is known for its fascinating geology, Roman history, and views towards the Osmington White Horse. The nearby Jordan Hill Roman Temple dates back to the 4th century and highlights just how much history surrounds this stretch of coastline. As we paddled along Weymouth's seafront, we passed the iconic Jubilee Clock Tower, one of the town's most recognisable landmarks. Built in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, the colourful clock has stood proudly on the Esplanade for well over a century and remains a focal point of the bay today. Further around the bay sits the impressive Nothe Fort, a huge Victorian coastal defence fort built between 1860 and 1872 to protect Weymouth and Portland Harbours. Its strategic position offers incredible views across the bay and serves as a reminder of Weymouth's important military history. We finished near Newton's Cove, a sheltered little cove beneath Nothe Gardens that's popular for swimming, rock pooling and wildlife spotting. The area has undergone extensive coastal protection work and remains one of Weymouth's quieter coastal treasures. The paddle was made even better by the favourable wind, which stayed behind us for the entire journey. The sea became noticeably choppier and bumpier towards the end, giving us a few lively moments on the water, but everything went smoothly and safely. If you enjoy kayaking, coastal history, beautiful scenery and a little adventure on the sea, Weymouth Bay has it all.